Free Order on Motion for Protective Order - District Court of Federal Claims - federal

Case 1:07-cv-00544-MMS

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Filed 11/14/2007

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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
No. 07-544 C (Filed: November 14, 2007) ************************************* MEEKS DISPOSAL CORPORATION, * * Plaintiff, * * v. * * THE UNITED STATES, * * Defendant, * * and * * DORADO SERVICES, INC., * * Defendant-Intervenor.* ************************************* ORDER On November 14, 2007, the court heard argument on (1) Defendant's Motion for Protective Order, filed September 4, 2007; (2) Plaintiff's Motion to Depose Representatives of Intervenor, filed on September 13, 2007; and (3) Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, directed at defendant-intervenor, filed on October 4, 2007. After hearing the arguments of plaintiff, defendant, and defendant-intervenor, the court made the following rulings: · · · · Defendant's Motion for Protective Order is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Motion to Depose Representatives of Intervenor is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, directed at defendant-intervenor, is DENIED without prejudice. No later than Wednesday, November 28, 2007, defendant shall file: · · · A detailed supplemental declaration from Cindy Readal; A detailed declaration from Deborah Abell; and, if necessary, A detailed declaration concerning the Technical Evaluation Board.

Case 1:07-cv-00544-MMS

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The deadline for defendant's answer is deferred until after the court rules on the anticipated cross-motions on the administrative record. The parties shall file, no later than Wednesday, January 9, 2008, a joint status report suggesting further proceedings in the case.

In addition, plaintiff's counsel advised the court that he believes documents recently received from nonparties contain information that will justify a court order permitting the deposition of Mr. Irving Naftaly. Once counsel is satisfied that he has sufficient grounds to seek the deposition of Mr. Natfaly or other individuals, he shall file the appropriate motion with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/ Margaret M. Sweeney MARGARET M. SWEENEY Judge

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